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Jan 1113 min

Autistic Burnout - Supporting Young People At Home & School

Understanding autistic burnout and exploring ways to support young people experiencing school attendance difficulties.

Aug 16, 20238 min

Monotropism, Autism & OCD

Exploring similarities and differences between Autistic and OCD monotropic flow states. Can attention tunnels freeze and thoughts get stuck?

Jul 28, 202311 min

Monotropism Questionnaire & Inner Autistic/ADHD Experiences

The results from the Monotropism Questionnaire could help validate people's feelings. Knowing they have a monotropic mind could help people

Jul 9, 202311 min

Monotropism and Experiences of being Monotropic

Monotropism is increasingly considered to be the underlying principle behind autism and is becoming more widely recognised.

Mar 26, 20239 min

Monotropism = Happy Flow State

Monotropism is like a force that draws you into a specific channel of interest, much like a river, it has momentum.

Feb 10, 202316 min

Supporting pupils through Autistic Burnout (Teacher Guide)

This article discusses what Autistic Burnout may look like & how you can support young people & their families within educational settings.

Dec 5, 20229 min

Supporting Children through Autistic Burnout (Parent/Carer Guide)

If your child is going through Autistic Burnout, they will need your support. They will need understanding, an increase in sensory regulatio

Nov 22, 20224 min

An Autistic Experience of Social Media

The online community supports a type of parallel play & enables a monotropic flow state. Online spaces can be more predictable & manageable

Nov 19, 20226 min

Parent ideas for autistic children struggling with school attendance

If your child is autistic, then they are more likely to have additional anxiety, social, communication and sensory processing difficulties.